Personal development - Employability Sessions

We are working together with a group of trainee construction workers during a series of personal development and employability sessions. Last week, the group took part in an activity that promoted creative and critical thinking. 

The participants were split into two group and asked to create a poster (using only images, no words!) that represented their thoughts on a particular subject. Group 1 was asked to focus on 'unemployment', while group 2 concentrated on 'being in employment'. 

The group had an interesting discussion surrounding the pros/ cons of being unemployed and in employment. 

Yoker Campus - 'Youth Cafe'

On Friday we held an 'Info and ideas' session that focussed on our upcoming 'Youth Cafe' in the Yoker Community Campus. Members of the DRC and 'North West Youth Committee' took part in a discussion that centred on youth cafe. We made great progress on the night and there is a lot of excitement building with our opening date on the horizon. Exciting times ahead!!

Over the next few weeks we will be busy preparing art work for the cafe. We want to brighten the room up and take ownership of the space!

'Summer Open Event' - Scotstoun

Join us this Friday and take part in our annual 'Summer Open Event' in the 'Heart of Scotstoun' community centre! We kick off at 4pm with loadsa fun activities for young people aged 8+. On Friday we will have face painting, FIFA tournaments, DJ sessions, pool tournaments, special effects make up, munchies, a tuck shop and plenty of prizes!!

Friday will be a great chance to mingle with other DRC members and find out more about the positive role the DRC is playing within the community. This is the perfect time to get involved with what's happening in your local area. 

Kano Foundation - Champions League.

What a night we had during the Celtic vs Red Imps 'Champions League' game! Fantastic. 

We would like to say a massive thank you to the Kano foundation for their ongoing support. 

U15 Football - Health & Fitness Initiative

On Wednesday we had a brilliant response at the first U15 '7-a-side' football session at Scotstoun Leisure Centre. 19 young people took part in a session that showed just how much talent is out there. The future of Scottish football is looking bright!

Summer DJ Sessions

Our 'Summer Sessions' continued this week with a DJ workshop hosted by DJ Paul N'Jie. The group really enjoyed learning the basic skills involved in mixing. Some great tunes played!

Summer Art Sessions

Our 'Summer Art Sessions' are proving a real success. 

We've been working hard, creating new canvases with graffiti art for our club in Yoker. 

We'll post the final results when we're finished!